Feast of the Holy Name of Mary | Battle of Vienna 1683 & Marian Victory

About this sermon

Why does the Church celebrate the Holy Name of Mary on September 12? This sermon recounts the dramatic Siege of Vienna in 1683, when a heavily outnumbered Christian force confronted the Ottoman army threatening the city. At the center of the story is Polish King John Sobieski, who entrusted his army to the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary before marching to Vienna. After arriving on September 11, the Christian army attended Mass, received the sacraments, and again placed itself under Our Lady’s protection. The following day came the decisive battle, including the famous charge of the Winged Hussars. The sermon recalls Sobieski’s thanksgiving after the victory and his famous declaration: “We came, we saw, God conquered.” The reflection then moves from history to the spiritual life. The speaker argues that Catholics should recognize Christ as King and Mary as Queen, and that our personal battles against sin, temptation, and the passions should never be fought alone. Entrust the battle to Our Lady. Call upon the Holy Name of Mary. Most Holy Name of Mary, pray for us. 00:00 Feast of the Holy Name of Mary 00:36 The Victory of Vienna — 1683 01:09 Why Catholics Honor Mary’s Name 01:25 Mary Becomes the Mother of God 01:42 Mary’s Divine Maternity & Privileges 01:58 The Names of Jesus and Mary 02:23 Reparation for Blasphemy 02:38 The Power and Importance of a Name 03:09 Mary Crushes the Serpent 03:16 Why September 12 Matters 03:50 King John Sobieski 04:06 Centuries of Conflict With the Ottoman Empire 04:48 Why Vienna Was Strategically Crucial 05:21 The Ottomans Besiege Vienna 05:29 Christians Heavily Outnumbered 05:44 A Divided Europe 06:25 Sobieski Answers the Call 06:42 The Winged Hussars 06:49 Sobieski Entrusts His Army to Mary 07:04 Arrival at Vienna — September 11 07:40 The Army Attends Holy Mass 07:48 Sacraments Before Battle 08:06 The Great Cavalry Charge 08:30 “Mary!” — The Battle Cry 08:37 Sobieski Gives Thanks to God 09:23 “We Came, We Saw, God Conquered” 09:49 Feast Extended to the Universal Church 10:02 The Ottoman Offensive Is Broken 10:26 The Habsburg Way 11:16 Christ the King & Catholic Kingship 11:56 What History Teaches the Modern World 12:30 Should Nations Recognize Christ as King? 13:45 How Are Our Victories Won? 13:54 Mary, Mediatrix of Grace 14:09 Entrust Your Battles to Jesus and Mary 14:17 Stop Fighting Sin Alone 14:33 Give God the Glory for Victory 14:42 Final Prayer to Our Lady Please remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest #HolyNameOfMary #SiegeOfVienna #JohnSobieski #WingedHussars #BlessedVirginMary #OurLady #CatholicHistory #CatholicTradition #ChristTheKing #MarianDevotion #September12 #CatholicSermon #SensusFidelium 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴

Topics

• Holiness
• Overcoming Obstacles